Low b12

[Red31xx]

Has anyone had low b12 i am 11+2 i am taking pregnacare and worrying now about things scan is next week and i just want all to be okay with baby

[Kitcat12]

Hi lovely, I have low b12, I have an injection every 3 months and have been told to continue taking my injection throughout my pregnancy. Are you being treated with any form of replacement b12? You must feel so poorly if you're low and not treated x

[Red31xx in reply to Kitcat12]

Hi lovely i will be getting a call from doctor tomorrow to diacuss next step i am just over 11 weeks pregnant 2nd pregbancy had no sickness i am a worrier

[Kitcat12 in reply to Red31xx]

Hopefully they can offer you some b12 support x

[Red31xx in reply to Kitcat12]

I am hoping so did you get headaches x

[Kitcat12 in reply to Red31xx]

My main symptom was just pure exhaustion! I was so tired all the time. I didn't really get headaches that I remember x

[Red31xx in reply to Kitcat12]

I am hoping i get sorted ive only felt more tired the past week or so x

[jowalk6]

I have low B12 and had to carry on with my injections through pregnancy with my little boy. I had a great pregnancy and my little boy was perfect. Make sure you talk to someone about getting something to boost your B12, you would feel a lot better. Take care x

[Red31xx in reply to jowalk6]

I will be speaking to doctor tomorrow to discuss next step this is 2nd pregnancy had no sickness just feel very tired lately

[Blue_Tulips]

Hey Red31, I also have low B12 and have the injections every 12 weeks. I was worried about taking the pregnancy vitamins as well as having the injections in case I got too much b12 but my GP said it was fine and to continue with the injections and take the vitamins - I'm 8 weeks pregnant. Try not to worry (I know this is easier said than done!), not everyone has the injections and if you're taking the vitamins that's a good start. Good luck! x

[Red31xx in reply to Blue_Tulips]

I have been taking pregnacare dont know what doctor is going to suggest this is my 2nd pregnancy this one is so different to my last one i have 12 week scan next week and hoping all is okay with baby x

[ChrisWest1983]

What your doctor says about using the other form of B12 - the more natural one: Methylcobalamin?

[Red31xx in reply to ChrisWest1983]

Have you had this?

[ChrisWest1983 in reply to Red31xx]

I am very sure I have MTHFR mutation, but my GP would not send me to genetic testing - cost around £200- I will do it privately at some point ) I have done some research - and as many as 30-60% of the population can't properly use B9 (folic acid) and B12. Methyl form (folate & methylcolabamin) are suggested to use instead.

I'll ask about it to my midwife in my next appointment,if I can use it, but I am sure she'll be clueless...

Hope your situation will improve very quickly!x

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to ChrisWest1983]

I have homozygous mthfr and I was just recommended to take pregnancare Max by my consultant. This has the right form of folate. I was told 10% of Caucasian women will not process folic acid properly but was never told it would affect b12.

[ChrisWest1983 in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

So glad to hear that some has been tested for MTHFR gene !!! Lucky you!!!

Here are few websites that I skimmed through and found info about MTHFR gene mutations and methylation process , which is impossible to happen properly for people like you (and me and others) just by using the normal supplement form.

To make it happen we need proper diet (which is totally impossible for me in my first-second trimester as I was so nauseous) or methyl form vitamins from group B vitamins.

Here are some links that helped me to understand that I need them. Most people who suffers from anemia should take B12, but often bodies don't recognize it so it does not make any difference, therefore best is to take the Methyl form of it.

Good luck in doing your research and fixing this deficiency!X

healthline.com/nutrition/me...

everydayhealth.com/drugs/vi...

mthfr.net/prenatal-suppleme...

adc.bmj.com/content/87/1/75

chrismasterjohnphd.com/blog...

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to ChrisWest1983]

I was basically fine with pregnacare max, my daughter was born well and healthy. I have read quite a lot of opinion on the research on this and I think a lot of the opinion is scaremongering. I would advise not getting too hung up on it myself. However, thank you for the links, I will have a read.

[Red31xx in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Ive been told i need injections for b12 x

[ChrisWest1983 in reply to ChrisWest1983]

This one mentions MTHFR gene mutation and vitB12 deficiency.x

parsleyhealth.com/blog/mthf...